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Title: Server is down again
Post by: shareiff on January 24, 2023, 05:46:19 PM
I understand there has been a couple(?) ddos attacks lately on the server, and just now (tues. night) we were on deplane and the whole server crashed and hasn't come back up. Was this another ddos attack or what's going on? would be nice to get some transparency on the issues as I don't know when I can play on Hyperion or for how long before an issue happens.
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: Axian on January 24, 2023, 06:26:27 PM
If you think you have it bad, some dude donated $100 to the server a week ago. Lets keep the real victims in our thoughts tonight
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: Plasma on January 24, 2023, 08:56:43 PM
All downtime has been caused by ddos attacks this week.
I post short updates on the shoutbox on the main page.

I'm sorry I can't go into more details, but I'm expecting the attacks to continue.
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: shareiff on January 25, 2023, 09:21:34 AM
are they coming from the same IPs from previous attacks? can you block them using a control list? idk where you're hosting but in AWS you can block using ACL's
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: infinite on January 25, 2023, 01:10:54 PM
Is there anything we can do to help you out on this, Plasma? Lot of tech nerds with time on their hands in Hyperion.
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: shareiff on January 25, 2023, 02:45:54 PM
^ this if im not playing tf2, might as well stand up a load balancer so I can play lol
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: Sonic the SonicD on January 25, 2023, 04:53:45 PM
This is getting old very quickly.  I would like to assist with the resolution please.  Thank you.
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: Headkitten on January 25, 2023, 04:56:25 PM
Maybe one of the IT people that play on the server can help. I know some people offered in game to. A lot of us play here regularly together and donate.


If for some reason the server would to go down for good, I would be interested in finding somewhere else for us regulars to play together. A big part of why I like the server so much is the people who play there.
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: Plasma on January 25, 2023, 05:42:44 PM
I understand you guys are angry, that's probably one of the attackers goals.
I can't give any details publicly, and while I appreciate your support, this situation cannot be resolved by simply blocking a couple of IPs.

Like I said, I'm expecting the attacks to continue. It sucks, but it might be better to play somewhere else this week.
For current donators, I'll think of something after this situation is over.

Again, I know this is very frustrating, and I'm sorry.
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: Skunk on January 26, 2023, 11:15:48 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvdf5n-zI14 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvdf5n-zI14)
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: FlyDino on January 26, 2023, 03:38:02 PM
Hey Plasma! I know a lot of us here are in the I.T. industry and would love to help you out.

Maybe we could setup an Infrastructure Group that can collaborate to assist you with problems and help implement updates and improvements. Could a private Forum be added here for us to communicate privately with you?

I have experience in Azure, AWS and on-prem environments and spent MANY years as a sole sysadmin. Shouldering problems like this on your own Sucks! Not to mention bad for your mental health.

You have my email address, ping me if you want to bounce any ideas off of me. I may not have the answer but I can help you look for one.

Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: poddysaurus on January 26, 2023, 05:02:32 PM
DDoS attacks suck. Totally senseless to do that. I hope that stops sooner rather than later. I might like to add some people from the server just to have the option to play with some people I know on a different server.
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: Hankey on January 27, 2023, 04:30:23 PM
Plasma, altough you cant provide detail, is there a pattern in the time of the attack, time and day? Read if it random or when the server is mostly populated.

That could indicate somone that know well the server habits.
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: Pauline on January 27, 2023, 06:40:47 PM
Meeoowwwwww!!!!!  :'(
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: trinsic on January 27, 2023, 06:43:35 PM
Plasma I am not angry. I know how hard it is to maintain a server or at least work with service providers to handle issues like this. Having the server down has given me time to do other things :D
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: ATARIS on January 28, 2023, 06:26:50 AM
Plasma, altough you cant provide detail, is there a pattern in the time of the attack, time and day? Read if it random or when the server is mostly populated.

That could indicate somone that know well the server habits.

Wow, Detective Hankey, we all could not figure that out!  THANK YOU.
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: Hermanbaggins on January 28, 2023, 01:02:19 PM
To create a Team Fortress 2 game server, you will need to follow these steps:

Download the Team Fortress 2 Dedicated Server software from the SteamCMD website.

Install SteamCMD on your computer. This is the command-line version of the Steam client, and it is used to download and update dedicated servers.

Open a command prompt and navigate to the directory where you installed SteamCMD.

Use the command "steamcmd +login anonymous +force_install_dir [directory]" to download the Team Fortress 2 server files to the specified directory.

Once the download is complete, navigate to the "tf" subfolder within the specified directory.

Create a new text file called "srcds.exe" and open it in a text editor.

Paste the following command into the text file: "srcds -game tf -console -maxplayers 24 +map cp_dustbowl"

Save the text file and then run it. This will start the Team Fortress 2 dedicated server.

You can then use the server's console to configure various settings, such as the max player count, map rotation, and more.

Please note that the above steps are basic instruction, and some other steps or considerations may be necessary depending on your operating system and network setup.
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: Hermanbaggins on January 28, 2023, 01:02:48 PM
To create a Team Fortress 2 game server, you will need to follow these steps:

Download the Team Fortress 2 Dedicated Server software from the SteamCMD website.

Install SteamCMD on your computer. This is the command-line version of the Steam client, and it is used to download and update dedicated servers.

Open a command prompt and navigate to the directory where you installed SteamCMD.

Use the command "steamcmd +login anonymous +force_install_dir [directory]" to download the Team Fortress 2 server files to the specified directory.

Once the download is complete, navigate to the "tf" subfolder within the specified directory.

Create a new text file called "srcds.exe" and open it in a text editor.

Paste the following command into the text file: "srcds -game tf -console -maxplayers 24 +map cp_dustbowl"

Save the text file and then run it. This will start the Team Fortress 2 dedicated server.

You can then use the server's console to configure various settings, such as the max player count, map rotation, and more.

Please note that the above steps are basic instruction, and some other steps or considerations may be necessary depending on your operating system and network setup.
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: Axian on January 28, 2023, 05:08:15 PM
To create a Team Fortress 2 game server, you will need to follow these steps:

Download the Team Fortress 2 Dedicated Server software from the SteamCMD website.

Install SteamCMD on your computer. This is the command-line version of the Steam client, and it is used to download and update dedicated servers.

Open a command prompt and navigate to the directory where you installed SteamCMD.

Use the command "steamcmd +login anonymous +force_install_dir [directory]" to download the Team Fortress 2 server files to the specified directory.

Once the download is complete, navigate to the "tf" subfolder within the specified directory.

Create a new text file called "srcds.exe" and open it in a text editor.

Paste the following command into the text file: "srcds -game tf -console -maxplayers 24 +map cp_dustbowl"

Save the text file and then run it. This will start the Team Fortress 2 dedicated server.

You can then use the server's console to configure various settings, such as the max player count, map rotation, and more.

Please note that the above steps are basic instruction, and some other steps or considerations may be necessary depending on your operating system and network setup.

Amazing! Now all we need is to find someone with a fast enough internet connection like ISDN and a Gateway computer to set it all up
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: Headkitten on January 30, 2023, 01:25:23 PM
Plasma, it's been at least a week of this happening with no updates at all/end in sight. Is there anything you can tell us that you are doing to try to resolve this? A timeline of when we will be able to play on HG again? Anything at all? Or should I just give up hope and start playing on another server?
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: shareiff on January 30, 2023, 03:52:11 PM
Hey All I made a new server.

[TAR]NATION | Payload | US-West | tarnation.gg

type 'connect tarnation.gg:27015' in the console.

Also made a discord because im looking for map and server rule suggestions. I also think it would be easier for the community to stay in touch.

https://discord.gg/Vqe7tW3H

Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: Plasma on January 31, 2023, 11:51:18 AM
Hey guys,

The server will be down today ("how is it different from the past 10 days?!").

I'll have another update hopefully tonight otherwise tomorrow.

Thank you for your patience!
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: Kekolas on January 31, 2023, 12:10:23 PM
Thank you Plasma! I'm sure I speak for everyone here when I say that we appreciate the time and effort you and the other admins are putting in to resolve this problem.

Thank you for your updates!
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: ATARIS on January 31, 2023, 02:58:53 PM
Thank you Plasma! I'm sure I speak for everyone here when I say that we appreciate the time and effort you and the other admins are putting in to resolve this problem.

Thank you for your updates!

You're so nice Lego, thanks!~
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: Supervark on January 31, 2023, 03:59:12 PM
No worries Plasma I can understand the frustration. This happened to the TN servers a couple of years ago. Personally, I detest the twats who do this and ruin things for other people. There is a special hell for these scum.
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: Skunk on February 01, 2023, 05:14:16 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWGVawjuqCc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWGVawjuqCc)

Thank you for coming to my Ted talk
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: Plasma on February 02, 2023, 12:21:17 AM
Quick update:
The server changed IP: 162.248.94.208:27015

It should automatically sync when you launch TF2 and your favorites list in the server browser.
There's still some work to be done, as the attacks have not stopped. It will take some time. I'll let you guys know.
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: StrangerDanger on February 02, 2023, 03:11:09 PM
Well done, Plasma. Im sure that was frustrating. I've been itching to burn Ataris's face too.
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: StrangerDanger on February 02, 2023, 06:08:26 PM
Is the server up?
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: Plasma on February 04, 2023, 01:37:54 AM
Another update:

If you don't see the server in your favorites/browser, you can try connecting to it manually by typing in console:
Code: [Select]
connect 162.248.94.208:27015

Due to the attacks, the server can disappear from your favorites, while it is actually running. If you cannot connect manually, then you probably need to wait 20min to try again.

Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: shareiff on February 04, 2023, 06:57:35 PM
right on schedule down again..... sorry plasma, but im gonna stop donating and move over to EoTL. I tried starting a new community+server of old Hype players but people weren't interested.... so just gonna move over to an already thriving one with multiple servers and lower monthly VIP costs. I've been a member for over 10 years it pains me to see it comes to this.

see y'all around
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: blarky on February 04, 2023, 07:08:01 PM
Plasma,
Is Hyperion itself the target, or is it the result of collateral damage from someone targeting a higher level entity?

Roughly 2 weeks have passed since the attacks started, which should be enough time to draw some conclusions. 

Perhaps it's time to release more details on what is known at this point.

In any case, thank you for trying to mitigate.
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: n. on February 05, 2023, 05:35:01 PM
What's weird is that right now the server doesn't respond in the server browser, yet if I connect from the console it's up and running just fine...
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: Plasma on February 05, 2023, 11:18:29 PM
To answer some your questions:
- Yes, the server is definitely the target of these attacks. The attacks start when the server is full, and the goal is to overwhelm the server. They happen daily for the past two weeks.

- If you would like more details, please PM me directly from your forum account here.

- We are mitigating the attacks, it's obviously not enough.
When the server is overwhelmed, most players are disconnected. The server also disappears from the browser/favorites list. When that happens, you can manually reconnect by using the console in-game:
connect 162.248.94.208:27015

- I understand if you decide to move on to another community. Thank you for your support for all these years :)

- I will be crediting 15 days to all current donators. You will not receive a confirmation PM about this since this is not an automated process. If you would like to know your new membership expiration date, you can PM me.

- Finally, I'm expecting the attacks to keep going.

If you have more questions, feel free to PM me here on the forums.
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: infinite on February 09, 2023, 05:57:07 PM
Sorry you have to deal with all this shit, Plasma. If you have an idea of the person who's doing it - or even if you can confirm somehow it's not a server regular - I wish we could know, because people are just speculating wildly about everyone they don't like in the server being behind it now. It's only a matter of time before Hyperion's best amateur detectives do real hurt to someone over it.
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: alainreid on February 10, 2023, 12:38:18 PM
I've been notified by your community that I'm "under investigation" for hacking your server.  You guys are silly.  You should just leave me alone.  I left when I was told I should play somewhere else because I criticized Wolfpup and apparently generally complained too much.  I don't want to play where I'm not welcome.  You guys should take the win and be happy I'm gone rather than bug me about some shit I'm not involved in.  I removed most of you from my friends list and I guess that wasn't enough.  It's been fun but please just leave me alone.  I'm not a hacker and even if I was, I think there are far too few populated community servers with custom maps and old school players.  I wouldn't waste my time tearing that down.  I would just leave and maybe pop in now and then occasionally to see old friends.
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: Plasma on February 11, 2023, 01:01:57 AM
alainreid, I'm sorry if people have been harassing you about this. You're not under investigation.

Please guys, I get that these attacks are frustrating, but there's no point trying to find the culprit. And a witch hunt  won't help anybody, especially not the community.
 
If you have specific questions, feel free to PM me.

Again please don't accuse other players. Thank you.
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: Skunk on February 13, 2023, 05:49:44 AM
there's always the possibility the attacker is 1 of the 600 dominations on my iron bomber and if it is then i would like to apologize to the community. there's also the possibility it is one of the dominations on my backburner and if it is then i would like to apologize to the community.

TF2 News "this year, we're planning on shipping a full-on update-sized update" (https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=189493)

(https://i.imgur.com/RvAhAnG.jpg)
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: alainreid on February 13, 2023, 07:50:24 PM
alainreid, I'm sorry if people have been harassing you about this. You're not under investigation.

Thank you, Plasma.  I know you're not investigating me.  It's the rest of these nimrods...
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: Plasma on February 15, 2023, 01:28:56 AM
TF2 News "this year, we're planning on shipping a full-on update-sized update" (https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=189493)

Unfortunately, community servers are usually excluded from the cool rewards. But maybe the workshop content will be fun. We'll see.
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: Skunk on March 06, 2023, 06:29:30 AM
Unfortunately, community servers are usually excluded from the cool rewards. But maybe the workshop content will be fun. We'll see.
fortunately, community servers are not excluded from my secret saxtons ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: bedub1 on April 02, 2023, 10:45:49 AM
Is the server still under attack?  I login some times, when I'd expect to find it full, and instead it's empty. 

I just started playing TF2 again after a 10 year'ish break.  Where does everybody go when they don't play here?  It's been fun to see familiar names here. 
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: ATARIS on April 03, 2023, 10:54:32 AM
I just started playing TF2 again after a 10 year'ish break.  Where does everybody go when they don't play here?  It's been fun to see familiar names here.

I thought your name looked familiar!  ;)
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: bedub1 on April 03, 2023, 06:11:58 PM
Server was full, great game, had to drop to fill my bourbon.  Come back, can't connect.  Ran this:
connect 162.248.94.208:27015

I'm the only person on the server.  I was only gone like 3 minutes.  :(  wtf

Ataris when I saw you, I had flashbacks to dying 8 times in a row from sniper headshots.  I'm not very good at this game.  But it's lots of fun.
Title: Re: Server is down again
Post by: ATARIS on April 05, 2023, 07:03:07 AM
Server was full, great game, had to drop to fill my bourbon.  Come back, can't connect.  Ran this:
connect 162.248.94.208:27015

I'm the only person on the server.  I was only gone like 3 minutes.  :(  wtf

Ataris when I saw you, I had flashbacks to dying 8 times in a row from sniper headshots.  I'm not very good at this game.  But it's lots of fun.

GTSY again!